Prediction: The DepartedAlternate: BabelReason: I think this award will be between The Departed and Babel. Of the two, I believe The Departed is the better film.

Best Picture - Musical or ComedyNominees:Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of KazakhstanThe Devil Wears PradaDreamgirlsLittle Miss SunshineThank You For Smoking

Prediction: DreamgirlsAlternates: Little Miss Sunshine, BoratReason: I think Dreamgirls probably how this in the back based on hype alone. However, I have been also hearing good things about Little Miss Sunshine. In a perfect world, Borat would win.

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaNominees:Leonardo DiCaprio – Blood DiamondLeonardo DiCaprio – The DepartedPeter O'Toole – VenusWill Smith – The Pursuit Of HappynessForest Whitaker – The Last King Of Scotland

Prediction: Leonardo DiCaprio (for The Departed)Alternate: Forest WhitakerReason: Leo has a two out of five chance of winning this award, so it's a safe bet that he'll take it (I think it would be for his role in The Departed). I also think Forest Whitaker has a chance.

Prediction: Helen MirrenAlternate: Penelope CruzReason: I think Helen Mirren is a shoe-in for the Best Actress award. I picked Penelope Cruz as the alternate, since it's her performance in Volver that I heard the most about.

Prediction: Meryl StreepAlternate: Beyonce KnowlesReason: Meryl Streep is ALMOST a shoe-in to win this. I picked Beyonce as the alternate more for her popularity than her performance.

Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion PictureNominees:Ben Affleck – HollywoodlandEddie Murphy – DreamgirlsJack Nicholson – The DepartedBrad Pitt – BabelMark Wahlberg – The Departed

Prediction: Eddie MurphyAlternate: Brad PittReason: Eddie Murphy's performance in Dreamgirls was totally different than what he is known for, and he should be recognized for that. On the other hand, you can say that same thing about Brad Pitt in Babel.

Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion PictureNominees:Adriana Barraza – BabelCate Blanchett – Notes On A ScandalEmily Blunt – The Devil Wears PradaJennifer Hudson – DreamgirlsRinko Kikuchi – Babel

Prediction: Martin ScorseseAlternate: Clint EastwoodReason: Clint Eastwood has a two out of five chance, but I believe we shall see the start of the path that leads to Scorsese FINALLY getting an Oscar

Best Screenplay - Motion PictureNominees:Babel - Written by Guillermo ArriagaThe Departed - Written by William MonahanLittle Children - Written by Todd Field, Tom PerrottaNotes On A Scandal - Written by Patrick MarberThe Queen - Written by Peter Morgan

Prediction: The DepartedAlternate: BabelReasion: Pretty much the same reason as Best Picture.

Prediction: BabelAlternate: The Da Vinci CodeReason: This is a pure guess. Still it's an educated one.

Best Original Song - Motion PictureNominees:"A Father's Way" – The Pursuit Of Happyness"Listen" – Dreamgirls"Never Gonna Break My Faith" – Bobby"The Song Of The Heart" – Happy Feet"Try Not To Remember" – Home Of The Brave

Prediction: ListenAlternate: Never Gonna Break My FaithReason: Another guess. I haven't even heard a single one of these songs.

Best Animated Feature FilmNominees:CarsHappy FeetMonster House

Prediction: CarsAlternate: Monster HouseReason: I only seen Cars and Pixar is the best animated company around right now. However, I did also hear good things about Monster House.

Prediction: Letters From Iwo JimaAlternate: ApocalyptoReason: I saw TWO of these films (Apocalypto and Pan's Labyrinth). While I think Apocalypto has a good chance of winning, I have been hearing a lot of buzz about Letters From Iwo Jima. As such, I predict for that film to win.